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In the Washington metropolitan region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A one-day, no-cost medical clinic for D.C. residents. | A breakthrough vaginal gel could help decrease a woman’s risk of becoming

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: We revisit men and their tenuous hold on American domination. We wonder what will happen to women who are being affected

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Thousands of local residents will lose their jobless benefits by Friday. | Before the recession there was a skyrocketing number of

Gender Fatigue — Is Our Work Done?

Do you care about the role of women in our workforce? If so, you may be suffering from gender fatigue. According to an article

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Several Women’s Foundation Grantee Partners receive new grants for the mental health services they provide. | HUD grants $190 million for

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner discusses immigration reform with the president. | The Senate rejects extended benefits for the long-term unemployed for the

Defeat Poverty DC: If Not Now, When?

With poverty more of a problem than it has been in decades, The Women’s Foundation’s Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat says now is the time to step

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: As the economy continues to struggle, community college enrollment is on the rise. But rising enrollment and tight budgets could be

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Ways for seniors and the homeless to stay safe as the temperatures stay high. | The Obama administration’s plan to end

Not Time to Celebrate: Women Catch Up With Men in Achievements, Not Earnings

An article in the most recent issue of The Atlantic (“The End of Men” by Hanna Rosin) asks a lot of questions about women’s

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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712 H Street NE,

Suite 1099

Washington, DC 20002

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998,
The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.